Solo Camping Resources

Everything you need to start your solo camping adventure — from choosing your first campground to staying safe on the trail.

Whether you’re dreaming about your first solo camping trip or you’re a seasoned camper looking to explore Florida, you’ll find helpful guides, checklists, and real advice here.

All resources are free. All advice comes from real experience. No gatekeeping, no BS.

Featured Guides

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Getting Started with Solo Camping

Never camped alone before? Start here. This comprehensive guide covers everything from choosing beginner-friendly campgrounds to packing your first trip.

Perfect for:

  • First-time solo campers
  • Women over 50 starting their adventure
  • Anyone feeling nervous about camping alone

What’s included:

  • How to overcome fear and self-doubt
  • Car camping vs. tent camping vs. RV options
  • Essential gear on a budget (must-haves vs. nice-to-haves)
  • Planning your first solo trip step-by-step
  • What to expect (the real talk version)

Read the Getting Started Guide →

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Safety Tips for Solo Women Campers

Your safety matters. This guide covers practical safety strategies for solo women camping in Florida, from campground selection to emergency preparedness.

Perfect for:

  • Any woman camping alone
  • Newcomers to Florida camping
  • Parents planning their daughter’s first solo trip

What’s included:

  • Choosing safe campgrounds (use the app!)
  • Preparation and planning essentials
  • On-site safety practices
  • Emergency preparedness checklist
  • Florida-specific wildlife and weather safety
  • Personal security tips that actually work

Read Safety Tips →

Free Downloads

Practical tools to help you plan and prepare for your camping adventures

The Solo Women's Florida Camping Survival Guide by Jolene MacFadden

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The Solo Woman’s Florida Camping Survival Guide

Your complete starter guide with 10 best campgrounds, safety checklists, packing lists, and everything you need to camp safely and confidently in Florida.

Inside this guide:

  • 10 Best Campgrounds for Solo Women in Florida
  • Safety checklists and planning templates
  • Packing lists for car camping and tent camping
  • Emergency contacts and resources
  • Seasonal camping recommendations

Get Free Guide (via Newsletter) →

More Free Resources Coming Soon:

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Campground Safety Checklist

Print this before every trip to ensure you’ve covered all safety bases

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Car Camping Packing List

Everything you need for comfortable car camping, organized by category

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Workamping Application Tracker

Spreadsheet template to organize your volunteer position applications

Helpful Links & Tools

Official Florida Resources

Florida State Parks

Reserve campsites & find park information

 

Florida Forest Service

Discover forest camping opportunities

 

Florida Fish & Wildlife

Wildlife safety and regulations

 

Florida Water Management Districts

Free primitive camping sites

 

Solo Sojourn & National Resources

Solo Sojourn Trail App

190+ Florida campgrounds with safety ratings

 

Workamping in Florida

Volunteer opportunities at Florida campgrounds

 

Recreation.gov

Book federal campgrounds nationwide

 

Campendium

User reviews of campgrounds nationwide

 

Harvest Host

Find Free to Low Cost Unusual Camping camping

 

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